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Help Using Corn Tortillas

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divamomma Enthusiast
divamomma
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I normally make burritos for dinner using flour tortillas. Tonight I used corn tortillas for my daughter. The corn tortilla did not roll up at all, instead it ripped open in places as I tried to roll. I ended up making her some kind of squished together quesadilla. She ate it but I am wondering if there is some secret to getting them to roll up or if they just don't do that.

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wahmmy Apprentice
wahmmy
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I normally make burritos for dinner using flour tortillas. Tonight I used corn tortillas for my daughter. The corn tortilla did not roll up at all, instead it ripped open in places as I tried to roll. I ended up making her some kind of squished together quesadilla. She ate it but I am wondering if there is some secret to getting them to roll up or if they just don't do that.

At the very minimum, they should be warmed. If you warm it up in the microwave between some paper towels (unless you have a tortilla warmer, use that) for several seconds, it will make it soft enough to roll without breaking. It will most likely break, however, when she picks it up to eat it. You may want to wrap it in wax paper after rolling it because of this, or serve with a fork.

The best thing to do with corn tortillas is heat them in oil first. But, that would be too messy to do with a burrito in mind. Greasy fingers!

I haven't been real fond of the gluten-free "flour" tortillas I've tried, but I have liked some of the wraps I've made. I believe Living Without had the best I've tried. That may be your best bet for a burrito.

Mizzo Enthusiast
Mizzo
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If you warm them in a microwave between moist paper towels, immediately fill, wrap and eat it may hold together for the first 2 bites. Sorry, they are not made to be eaten like a burrito they are great enchilada style or fried as mentioned above and topped and eaten pizza like.

I have heard if you make your own( yeah, not for me, too much work) they are nice and soft and can be rolled.

divamomma Enthusiast
divamomma
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Darn. Ok, thanks for your tips!

Juliebove Rising Star
Juliebove
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I think you can fold them in half like a taco but not roll them.

BethJ Rookie
BethJ
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I eat them for breakfast every day and always give them about 25 - 30 seconds in the microwave to make them more pliable. Sometimes I spread them with cream cheese, roll it all up and pretend it's a bagel. :P

Wolicki Enthusiast
Wolicki
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Moist heat definitely does the trick. My son eats bean burritos with corn tortillas all the time. Every now and again, I splurge on French Meadow "flour" tortillas. They're really tasty and are almost exactly like the gluteny flour tortillas. Can't afford them regularly though because it's about $5 for 6. Any my son is a growing boy! He could eat them all in a day.

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wahmmy Apprentice
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Moist heat definitely does the trick. My son eats bean burritos with corn tortillas all the time. Every now and again, I splurge on French Meadow "flour" tortillas. They're really tasty and are almost exactly like the gluteny flour tortillas. Can't afford them regularly though because it's about $5 for 6. Any my son is a growing boy! He could eat them all in a day.

We don't have that brand in our stores. I'll have to keep my eye out when we travel.

Wolicki Enthusiast
Wolicki
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I usually find them at Whole Foods, next to the gourmet tortillas (refrigerated section) and at Mother's Market. Every now and again, I find them at Sprouts. Hopefully you have some of those stores close by.

wahmmy Apprentice
wahmmy
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I usually find them at Whole Foods, next to the gourmet tortillas (refrigerated section) and at Mother's Market. Every now and again, I find them at Sprouts. Hopefully you have some of those stores close by.

The nearest Whole Foods is several hours away, so I stock up when I go. Thanks!

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